Wulfenite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.