Glass and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.11-2.20
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4-6
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Chemical Composition
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Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glass and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glass and Stichtite 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 Glass and Stichtite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glass and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.