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Chrysoprase and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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