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Demantoid and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Demantoid and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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