Chondrodite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
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
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.