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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Wulfenite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Wulfenite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.