Langbeinite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Langbeinite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Cerussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Langbeinite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.