Almandine and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Almandine and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Almandine and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.