Charoite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Charoite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.786.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Cerussite 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 Charoite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Charoite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.