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Wulfenite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6

Wulfenite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Wulfenite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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