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Stolzite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.