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Wulfenite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.