Moroxite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Moroxite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.266.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Moroxite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Moroxite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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