Wulfenite and Microcline Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Wulfenite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.