Albite and Scheelite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.655.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Albite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Albite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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