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Stolzite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Stolzite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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