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Wulfenite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Wulfenite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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