Hexagonite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.035.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

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

Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hexagonite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hexagonite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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