Tortoiseshell and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
Chemical Composition
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PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tortoiseshell and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Cerussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tortoiseshell and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.