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Stolzite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Stolzite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Achroite 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 Stolzite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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