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Parisite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.33-4.426.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Parisite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Parisite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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