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Pyromorphite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Cerussite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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

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