Wulfenite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Wulfenite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Wulfenite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.