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Scorzalite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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
3.316.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scorzalite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scorzalite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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