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Biotite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Biotite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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