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Scheelite and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Scheelite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Scheelite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.