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Verdite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
6.50-7.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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.

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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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