Wulfenite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.