Eosphorite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.085.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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