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Prasiolite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Prasiolite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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