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Scheelite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Moderately flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb6Cu3BiS4  

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Scheelite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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