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Jet and Scheelite Physical Properties


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Scheelite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
4.5-5  

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

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Jet and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Jet and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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