Wulfenite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Boulder Opal 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 Boulder Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.