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Brucite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.39  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Irregular  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Brucite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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