Wulfenite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Wulfenite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.