Wulfenite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Wulfenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Wulfenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.