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Sylvite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4.5-5  

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

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Sylvite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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