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Turquoise and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Turquoise and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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