Scheelite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
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)
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.