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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

Ruby Zoisite
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Wulfenite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.00-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

36.5-9
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al2SiO5

Wulfenite and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby Zoisite- Al2SiO5

Wulfenite and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity

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