Wulfenite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Chrysoberyl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.69-3.81

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

38.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Wulfenite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Wulfenite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.