Cerussite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Cerussite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Cerussite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.