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Wulfenite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Wulfenite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

Wulfenite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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