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Wulfenite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.