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Copper and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Copper and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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

Copper and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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