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Cerussite

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Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
3.98 carats
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6 photos

Cerussite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
 

Cerussite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Cerussite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:3.71 cts
Heaviest:34.97 cts
Average:14.21 cts
Total photos:6
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3.71ct to 6.84ct6.84ct to 9.96ct9.96ct to 13.09ct13.09ct to 16.21ct16.21ct to 19.34ct19.34ct to 22.47ct22.47ct to 25.59ct25.59ct to 28.72ct28.72ct to 31.84ct31.84ct to 34.97ct
General Information
Chemical Formula
PbCO
 
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Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Physical Properties of Cerussite
Mohs Hardness3 to 3.5
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Specific Gravity6.46 to 6.57
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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TenacityBrittle
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage QualityDistinct
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
FractureConchoidal
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Refractive Index1.803 to 2.078
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Optical CharacterBiaxial/-
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Birefringence0.274
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) DoublingMore from other references
PleochroismNil
Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Dispersion
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