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Stolzite
Stolzite

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Stolzite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-35-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.