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Scheelite and Emerald Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6

Scheelite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Scheelite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.