Scheelite and Azurite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scheelite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.