Scheelite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scheelite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Scheelite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.