Wulfenite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.004-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Wulfenite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Wulfenite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.