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Microcline and Scheelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.635.9-6.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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