Wulfenite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Wavellite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.002.36

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

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

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Wulfenite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Wulfenite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.