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Hexagonite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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