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Fuchsite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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