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Scheelite

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Scheelite and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.35.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None

Mohs Hardness

4.5-55.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.