Childrenite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Childrenite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.06-3.255.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

4.5-54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Childrenite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Childrenite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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