Wulfenite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Rock Crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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)

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Wulfenite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wulfenite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.