Wulfenite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Wulfenite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wulfenite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.