Wulfenite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wulfenite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wulfenite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.