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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Adularia Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
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Mohs Hardness

36
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.