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Stolzite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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.

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