Zoisite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Zoisite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Wulfenite 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 Zoisite and Wulfenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zoisite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.