Verdite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.06.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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