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Sarcopside and Cerussite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.946.46-6.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Good [110] and [021]

Mohs Hardness

43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Cerussite chemical formula.

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

Sarcopside and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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