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Wulfenite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Wulfenite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.