Schorlomite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.936.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Schorlomite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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