Stichtite and Powellite Physical Properties

Stichtite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite and Powellite 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 Stichtite and Powellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stichtite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.