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Ceylonite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Ceylonite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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