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Demantoid and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Demantoid and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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