Clinohumite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Clinohumite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Scheelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohumite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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