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Scheelite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Scheelite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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