Scheelite and Augite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Scheelite and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Scheelite and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.