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Cerussite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Cerussite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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