Grossular and Scheelite Physical Properties

Grossular

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

3.55-3.735.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Grossular and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Grossular and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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