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Scheelite and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Scheelite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Adularia 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 Scheelite and Adularia chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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