Friedelite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.195.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Friedelite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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