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Wulfenite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.