Friedelite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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

3.06-3.196.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Friedelite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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