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Stolzite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.00-3.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Stolzite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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