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Wulfenite and Chrome Tourmaline 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Wulfenite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Wulfenite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.