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Opal and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Opal and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Opal and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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