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Scheelite
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Physical Properties of Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.3
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Scheelite Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among Yellow Gemstones gemstones, Scheelite is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Scheelite include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Scheelite Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Scheelite cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Scheelite cleavage is On , distinct; on , interrupted; on , indistinct,and specific gravity of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

The physical properties of Scheelite, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Scheelite is represented by CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references.