Baryte and Scheelite Physical Properties

Baryte

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-55.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} 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

Not Available

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

Baryte and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Scheelite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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