Cerussite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.0 – 3.5
Specific Gravity 6.46 – 6.57
Refractive Index 1.803 – 2.078
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Adamantine
Cleavage Good
Fracture Uneven,Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.274
Dispersion 0.055
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Cerussite
Mohs hardness of Cerussite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Cerussite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Cerussite

白铅矿是铅的碳酸盐矿物,形成于方铅矿的氧化带中,以其高折射率和金刚光泽著称。宝石级白铅矿无色至白色,透明,切割后展现出超越钻石的色散效果和火彩,但因密度极高(约6.55)和硬度较低(莫氏3-3.5)而限制了其宝石应用。纳米比亚楚梅布是世界最著名的产地。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cerussite?
白铅矿是铅的碳酸盐矿物,形成于方铅矿的氧化带中,以其高折射率和金刚光泽著称。宝石级白铅矿无色至白色,透明,切割后展现出超越钻石的色散效果和火彩,但因密度极高(约6.55)和硬度较低(莫氏3-3.5)而限制了其宝石应用。纳米比亚楚梅布是世界最著名的产地。
What is the hardness of Cerussite?
Cerussite has a Mohs hardness of 3.0 to 3.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Cerussite?
Cerussite is primarily Various.
How much does Cerussite cost?
Cerussite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Cerussite?
Cerussite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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