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Wulfenite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
1.993   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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