Adamite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Adamite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

4.32-4.48

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

{101}, good; {010}, poor

3.5

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Brittle

5.9-6.3

Conchoidal, Uneven

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

4.5-5

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Scheelite 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 Adamite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite Vs Scheelite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is whereas that of Scheelite is .