Scheelite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Scheelite

Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.85-3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Scheelite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

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Scheelite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.