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Zircon and Cerussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.736.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zircon and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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