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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

35-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wulfenite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.