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Scheelite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Scheelite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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