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Scheelite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.