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Scheelite and Nephrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scheelite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scheelite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.