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Agate and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Agate and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Wulfenite 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 Agate and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Agate and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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