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Cerussite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Cerussite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Star Ruby physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cerussite and Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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