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Plumbogummite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Plumbogummite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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