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Wulfenite
Wulfenite

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Wulfenite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.50-7.003.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Wulfenite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Wulfenite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.