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Erythrite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Sectile  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Erythrite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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