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Wulfenite and Common Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Wulfenite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Wulfenite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.