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Scheelite and Heliotrope Physical Properties


Heliotrope and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Scheelite and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.

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