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Edenite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Edenite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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