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Stolzite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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