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Scheelite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Smaragdite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.24-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  

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Scheelite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.

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