Citrine and Scheelite Physical Properties

Citrine and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Scheelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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