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Wulfenite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.