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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.002.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.