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Amber and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.106.50-7.00
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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