Powellite and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
4.23
  
3.63-3.79
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Powellite and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite and Strontianite 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 Powellite and Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Powellite and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.