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Adularia and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Adularia and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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