Scheelite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Scheelite

Chrysoberyl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.69-3.81

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-58.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Scheelite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Scheelite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.