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Wulfenite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.23-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.