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Musgravite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Musgravite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Musgravite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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