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Scheelite
Scheelite

Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet



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Scheelite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.34.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None.

Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5-8.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Scheelite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Scheelite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.