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Annabergite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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