Eosphorite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

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

3.05-3.086.46-6.57

1 7.18

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

53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

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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.