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Scheelite
Scheelite

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Scheelite Vs Rubellite

Astrology

Origin

Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka

Color

Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet

Streak

White
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For which Rashi?

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Planet

-
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Element of Planets

-
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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

-
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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.01-3.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism

Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.918-1.9361.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

tetragonal
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Birefringence

0.0160.014-0.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Cardiovascular

-
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Respiratory

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Excellent

Reproductive

-
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Digestive

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Psychology

Awareness
Passion

Healing

Physical healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Balance & Clarity
Passion

Scheelite Vs Rubellite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Scheelite and Rubellite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Scheelite Vs Rubellite 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. Rubellite fracture is Conchoidal.

Scheelite Vs Rubellite Luster

A primary knowledge about Scheelite vs Rubellite 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.