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Scheelite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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