Wulfenite

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Wulfenite

Wulfenite

PbMoO₄

Molybdate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
PbMoO₄
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Tetragonal
Hardness (Mohs)
2,5–3
Color
Orange
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
6,75 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
I4₁/a
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
7.GA.05
Dana classification
48.1.3.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Wul
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Franz Xaver von Wulfen

Source: Wikidata

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