Garnet and Cerussite Physical Properties

Garnet

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

3.55-4.336.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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