Wulfenite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Wulfenite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Wulfenite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.