Chondrodite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chondrodite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chondrodite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.