Wulfenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Wulfenite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Wulfenite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.