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Tortoiseshell and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
-  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3  

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

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Tortoiseshell and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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