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Malachite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Malachite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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