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Austinite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Austinite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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