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Stolzite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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