Scorodite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

Not Available6.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Scorodite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Scorodite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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