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Wulfenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.84   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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