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Sunstone and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sunstone and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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