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Thulite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Thulite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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