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Eosphorite and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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