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Dumortierite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Dumortierite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Dumortierite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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