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Jacobsite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Jacobsite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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