Wulfenite and Agate Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

SiO₂

Wulfenite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Wulfenite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.