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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.58-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Stolzite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Stolzite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.