Wulfenite and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.85-3.00
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.