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Wulfenite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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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.

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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.

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