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Wulfenite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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Wulfenite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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