Variscite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[010] perfect
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Variscite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Variscite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.