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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
38
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.