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Clintonite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Clintonite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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