Chondrodite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.205.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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