Wulfenite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.