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Scheelite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Scheelite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Scheelite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.