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Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite

Stolzite
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Phosphosiderite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.762
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
PbWO4

Phosphosiderite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Phosphosiderite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

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