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Austinite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
PbWO4  

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Austinite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Stolzite 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 Austinite and Stolzite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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