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Wulfenite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Wulfenite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Wulfenite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.