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Emerald and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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 O’Donoghue , 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.

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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.

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