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Wulfenite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
4.12  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Wulfenite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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