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Wulfenite and Star Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.