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Alunite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Alunite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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