Wulfenite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.004.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Not Available

Wulfenite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wulfenite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.