Wulfenite and Mimetite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
7.10
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Mimetite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Mimetite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.