Chrysotile and Cerussite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.636.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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