Wulfenite and Moss Opal Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Moss Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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

Wulfenite and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.