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Wulfenite and Boleite Physical Properties

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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
6.50-7.00
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wulfenite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wulfenite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.