Wulfenite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Wulfenite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Wulfenite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.