Benitoite and Scheelite Physical Properties
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
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Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Benitoite and Scheelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Scheelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Benitoite and Scheelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.