Chrysotile and Scheelite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.635.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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