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Scheelite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Scheelite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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