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Wulfenite and Glass Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.002.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
34-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.