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Wulfenite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
2.78  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Wulfenite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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