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Scheelite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Scheelite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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