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Wulfenite and Copper Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.00-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Hackly

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Wulfenite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

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

Wulfenite and Copper Specific Gravity

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