Gaspeite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
HCl soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.71
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaspeite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaspeite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.