Wulfenite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Wulfenite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.