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Catapleiite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Catapleiite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Catapleiite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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