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Wulfenite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Wulfenite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Wulfenite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.