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Wulfenite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wulfenite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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