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Rhodolite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rhodolite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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