Garnet Malaia and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Garnet Malaia and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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