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Hanksite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hanksite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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