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Iolite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Iolite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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