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Wulfenite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Wulfenite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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