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Scheelite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Scheelite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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