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Tsavorite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.736.46-6.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Good [110] and [021]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tsavorite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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