Hurlbutite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90
6.50-7.00
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hurlbutite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hurlbutite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.