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Faustite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Faustite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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