Wulfenite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Wulfenite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Wulfenite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.