Marialite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Marialite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Scheelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Marialite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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