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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.006.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

33-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
C20H36

Wulfenite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Wulfenite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.