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Scheelite
Scheelite

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Chromite



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Scheelite Vs Chromite

Astrology

Origin

Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa

Color

Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Black, Brownish, Brown

Streak

White
Brown

For which Rashi?

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Planet

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-

Element of Planets

-
-

Energy

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-

How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

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Deities

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Not to wear with

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Powers

-
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Birthstone

Planetary

-
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Talisman

-
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.34.5-4.8
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None, parting may develop along {111}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe++Cr2O4

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism

Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
none.

Dispersion

0.040.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.918-1.9362.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
Isometric

Birefringence

0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Cardiovascular

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Respiratory

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Poor

Reproductive

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Digestive

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Psychology

Awareness
Vitality

Healing

Physical healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Balance & Clarity
Protection

Scheelite Vs Chromite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Scheelite and Chromite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Scheelite Vs Chromite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Scheelite is Conchoidal and Uneven. Chromite fracture is Uneven.

Scheelite Vs Chromite Luster

A primary knowledge about Scheelite vs Chromite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Scheelite exhibits Vitreous and Adamantine luster.