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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.30-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect on (001)

Mohs Hardness

2.5-34.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.