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Phosphosiderite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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