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Bixbite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bixbite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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