Wulfenite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Poor to good on (001)
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.