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Scheelite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Scheelite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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