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Wulfenite and Marble Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.00-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaCO3

Wulfenite and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Marble- CaCO3

Wulfenite and Marble Specific Gravity

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