Wulfenite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Wulfenite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Wulfenite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.