Wulfenite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wulfenite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Wulfenite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.