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Hawks Eye and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hawks Eye and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Hawks Eye and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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