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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

37-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.