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Rutilated Quartz and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Rutilated Quartz and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Rutilated Quartz and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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