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Wulfenite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6

Wulfenite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Wulfenite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.