Vishnevite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vishnevite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vishnevite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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