Wulfenite and Rhyolite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Rhyolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Wulfenite and Rhyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite chemical formula.

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

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Wulfenite and Rhyolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Rhyolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Rhyolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is Not Available whereas that of Rhyolite is Not Available.