Powellite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.23
6.50-7.00
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Powellite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Powellite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.