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Wulfenite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Wulfenite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Wulfenite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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