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Stolzite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Stolzite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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