Scheelite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Hambergite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.33-2.37

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scheelite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.