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Lepidocrocite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
4.5-5  

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

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Lepidocrocite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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