Garnet and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Garnet and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Garnet and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.