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Jadeite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jadeite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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