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Hbnerite
Hbnerite

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Hbnerite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

7.12-7.186.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-4.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnWO4
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hbnerite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hbnerite- MnWO4
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hbnerite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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