Demantoid and Cerussite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.956.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Cerussite chemical formula.

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

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Demantoid and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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