Nacre and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Nacre and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Wulfenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Nacre- CaCO3
• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Nacre and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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