Wulfenite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Rhodochrosite

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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

6.50-7.003.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Wulfenite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Wulfenite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.