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Amethyst and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
3   

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

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Amethyst and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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