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Sapphire and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
6.46-6.57   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Good [110] and [021]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sapphire and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Cerussite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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

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