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Wulfenite and Hurlbutite 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
6.50-7.00
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.