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Scheelite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.25-3.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect in three directions

Mohs Hardness

4.5-55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.