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Cerussite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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insoluble
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6.46-6.57
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Good [110] and [021]
3-3.5
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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1.25-1.35
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None
-9999
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Cerussite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite Vs Tortoiseshell during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is whereas that of Tortoiseshell is .