Scheelite and Axinite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Scheelite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Scheelite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.