Scheelite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Scheelite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Scheelite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.