Diamond and Scheelite Physical Properties

Diamond

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.535.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

104.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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