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Wulfenite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.5-3.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
38.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4

Wulfenite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Wulfenite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.