Childrenite and Scheelite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
4.5-5
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
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.