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Grandidierite and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grandidierite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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