Wulfenite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.