Barite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Barite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.485.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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