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Stolzite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
KAlSi3O8  

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Stolzite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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