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Scheelite Vs Periclase

1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
1.2 Color
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
1.3 Streak
White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.33.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5-6
Amber
2 10
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
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3.3 Dispersion
0.04NA
Fluorite
0.007 1
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.918-1.9361.735-1.738
Agate Opal
1 3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
Isometric
3.8 Birefringence
0.016Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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Scheelite Vs Periclase Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Scheelite and Periclase Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Scheelite Vs Periclase 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, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and Uneven. Periclase fracture is Brittle and Conchoidal.

Scheelite Vs Periclase Luster

A primary knowledge about Scheelite vs Periclase 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 Adamantine and Vitreous luster. Periclase, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.