Wulfenite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
Not Available
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Wulfenite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Wulfenite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.