Scheelite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Amazonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.55-2.57

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KAlSi₃O₈

Scheelite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Scheelite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.