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Jacobsite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jacobsite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Cerussite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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

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