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Erythrite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.066.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sectile
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

-99993
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Erythrite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Erythrite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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