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Stolzite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
{111} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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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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.

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