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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

34
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Wulfenite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Wulfenite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.