Scheelite and Albite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Albite

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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

5.9-6.32.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scheelite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Albite 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 Scheelite and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Scheelite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.