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Prase and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.696.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prase and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prase and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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