Anatase and Scheelite Physical Properties

Anatase

Scheelite

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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

3.82-3.975.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anatase and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anatase and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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