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Verdite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-3.0
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Verdite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Verdite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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