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Scheelite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Scheelite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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