Wulfenite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Wulfenite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Wulfenite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.