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Wulfenite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Wulfenite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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