Charoite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Charoite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.785.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Charoite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Charoite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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