Hambergite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.375.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

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

Mohs Hardness

7.54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hambergite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hambergite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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