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Wulfenite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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Wulfenite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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