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Smaragdite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Smaragdite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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