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Scheelite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Scheelite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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