Wulfenite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.006.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wulfenite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Wulfenite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.