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Wulfenite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Obsidian and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
2.35-2.60   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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Wulfenite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.

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