Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.