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Wulfenite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.002.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Wulfenite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Wulfenite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.