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Zoisite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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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.

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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.

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