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Halite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
3  

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

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Halite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Halite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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