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Mohawkite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
-  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Mohawkite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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