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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Garnet Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.55-4.33
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

36.5-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Wulfenite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Wulfenite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.