Wulfenite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Wulfenite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Wulfenite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.