Chiastolite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

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