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Magnetite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.26.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Magnetite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Magnetite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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