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Fluorite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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