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Wulfenite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
2.36   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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