Wulfenite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Hambergite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.33-2.37

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wulfenite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.