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Quartz and Cerussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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