Glaucophane and Scheelite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

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

3-3.155.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Glaucophane and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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