Wulfenite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.005.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

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

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

34.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Wulfenite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.