Scheelite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.98-3.03

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

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scheelite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.