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Parisite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Parisite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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