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Scheelite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.36.30-6.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
[001] good, [210] distinct

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Scheelite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.