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Wulfenite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Wulfenite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Wulfenite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.