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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.002.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Wulfenite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Wulfenite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.