Wulfenite and Bixbite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Bixbite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wulfenite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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

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Wulfenite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.