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Scheelite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.69-3.81  

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
4.5-5  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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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.

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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.

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