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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.005.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

35.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.