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Serpentine and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.44-2.626.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serpentine and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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