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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Wulfenite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Wulfenite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.