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Wulfenite and Sonolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.82-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

35.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wulfenite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wulfenite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.