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Adamite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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 and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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