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Wulfenite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
-9999  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wulfenite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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