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Phosphosiderite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phosphosiderite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Cerussite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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

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