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Scheelite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

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

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Scheelite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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