Emerald and Cerussite Physical Properties

Emerald

Cerussite

Cerussite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Not Available

Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

Durability

Hard

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.78

6.46-6.57

Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

Good [110] and [021]

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

3-3.5

Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

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Emerald and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Emerald and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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