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Scheelite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Scheelite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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