Wulfenite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Wulfenite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Wulfenite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.