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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

34.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.