Chambersite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.506.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Chambersite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Chambersite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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