Barite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Barite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Barite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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