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Cerussite
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Cerussite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.46-6.572.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Cerussite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Cerussite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.