Wulfenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wulfenite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.