Kainite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Kainite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.155.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kainite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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

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Kainite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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