Home
Gemstones


Quartz and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Quartz 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, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Quartz and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Wulfenite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Taurus

Quartz and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

Taurus Gems

Taurus Gems

» More Taurus Gems

Compare Gems for Taurus

» More Compare Gems for Taurus