Calcite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Calcite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.736.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Calcite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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