Wulfenite and Adamite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Wulfenite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Adamite 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 Wulfenite and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Wulfenite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.