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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Stolzite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Stolzite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.