Fuchsite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.885.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Fuchsite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fuchsite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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