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Wulfenite and Nuummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.18-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.