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Zinnwaldite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
-  
PbWO4  

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Zinnwaldite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Stolzite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

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

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