×

Wulfenite
Wulfenite

Diamond
Diamond



ADD
Compare
X
Wulfenite
X
Diamond

Wulfenite and Diamond Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
310
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
C

Wulfenite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Wulfenite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.