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Stolzite

Stolzite

A species of Scheelite Group, Also known as Tungstate of Lead

Stolzite is very similar to wulfenite but has tungsten instead of molybdenum and is often a paler color. Stolzite can occur in hues of oranges, browns, and yellows. This rare mineral is a secondary mineral that forms around hydrothermal conditions, or where extremely hot water circulates, with good deposits of tungsten.

Hardness
Hardness:

2.5 - 3

Density
Density:

8.408 g/cm³

General Info About Stolzite

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Physical Properties of Stolzite

Luster
Resinous, Sub-adamantine
Diaphaneity
Transparent to translucent
Colors
Reddish brown, brown, yellowish gray, smoky-gray, gray-brown, straw-yellow, lemon-yellow, orange-yellow, red, green rare
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Streak
White
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Hardness
2.5 - 3 , Soft
Density
8.408 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Chemical Properties of Stolzite

Chemical Classification
Tungstates
Formula
Pb(WO4)
Elements listed
O, Pb, W
Common Impurities
Mo

Health Risk of Stolzite

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What is the hazards of Stolzite?

Harm Type
Heavy Metals
Stolzite dust is toxic because it contains heavy metals Lead, Tungsten.
Lead, Tungsten

How to prevent the risks of Stolzite?

Avoid inhaling its dust!
Avoid putting it into mouth!
It's advisable to handle stolzite carefully to avoid generating dust and wash hands thoroughly afterward. When cutting or polishing stolzite, wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling heavy metal particles. Store stolzite in a sealed container in a well-ventilated area, away from children and pets. For those involved in crystal healing, never put it in your mouth.

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Rare

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Uses of Stolzite

Stolzite is a lung tungstate, which are used in scientific contexts, specifically particle physics. Specimens have a short radiation length and radiation hardness that makes them good scintillators. As a lead tungstate crystal, it is used in one of the particle accelerators at the Large Hadron Collider. This mineral is also popular among collectors.

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