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Amazonite and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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