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Wulfenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.84
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
3
7-7.5
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

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.