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Brookite and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.145.9-6.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brookite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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