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Wulfenite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Splintery   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Wulfenite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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