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Wulfenite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
3   
8   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
MgAl2O4   

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Wulfenite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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