Scorzalite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.315.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scorzalite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite and Scheelite 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 Scorzalite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorzalite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.