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Variscite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Variscite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Cerussite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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

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