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Wulfenite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.004.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.