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Wulfenite and Azurite Physical Properties

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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
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.