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Mohawkite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3As  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Mohawkite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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