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Wulfenite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wulfenite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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