Wulfenite and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
3.91-4.73
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wulfenite and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Wulfenite and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.