Diamond and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
C
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diamond and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.
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