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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Verdite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.80-3.0
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Wulfenite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Wulfenite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.