Pietersite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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6.46-6.57
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Good [110] and [021]
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Pietersite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Cerussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pietersite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.