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Prasiolite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.655.9-6.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

3,1
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

74.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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