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Wulfenite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wulfenite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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