Uvite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Uvite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.146.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Uvite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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