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Wulfenite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.