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Elaeolite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Elaeolite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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