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Scheelite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3   
2.60-3.02   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Scheelite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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