Vesuvianite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Cerussite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.436.46-6.57

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Good [110] and [021]

Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

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

Vesuvianite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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