Rhodolite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodolite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodolite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.