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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.20-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Good/distinct on [210]

Mohs Hardness

35.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.