Wulfenite and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.50
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Wulfenite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Wulfenite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.