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Stolzite and Powellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
24.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-33.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.