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Wernerite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5-3  

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

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Wernerite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Stolzite 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 Wernerite and Stolzite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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