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Carnelian and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.9-6.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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