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Creedite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Creedite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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