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Wulfenite and Papagoite 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
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.