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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Bronzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

35.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.