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Wulfenite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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