Fluorite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.255.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

44.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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

Fluorite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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