Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Tortoiseshell

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.001.25-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.