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Shigaite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Pb6Cu3BiS4  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Shigaite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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