Crystal Quartz and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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6.50-7.00
Fracture
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Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
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PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Crystal Quartz and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Wulfenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Crystal Quartz and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.