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Scheelite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Scheelite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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