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Wulfenite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Wulfenite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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