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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.46-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.