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Violane and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Violane and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Violane and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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

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