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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Wulfenite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Wulfenite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.