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Chalcedony and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.706.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcedony and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcedony and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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