Wulfenite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaF2
Wulfenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Wulfenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.