Wulfenite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Wulfenite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.