Scheelite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scheelite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.