Celestine and Scheelite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Celestine and Scheelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Scheelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Celestine and Scheelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.