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Verdite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
6.46-6.57   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Good [110] and [021]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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