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Stolzite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

24.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Stolzite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Stolzite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.