Home
×

Wulfenite
Wulfenite

Tugtupite
Tugtupite



ADD
Compare
X
Wulfenite
X
Tugtupite

Wulfenite and Tugtupite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.30-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
{111} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.