Scheelite and Jade Physical Properties

Scheelite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Scheelite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Scheelite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.