Chondrodite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.206.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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