Aquamarine and Scheelite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.805.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aquamarine and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Aquamarine and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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