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Magnetite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Magnetite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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