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Stolzite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Stolzite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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