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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.002.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Wulfenite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Wulfenite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.