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Scheelite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

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.