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Wulfenite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
ZrSiO4

Wulfenite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Wulfenite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.