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Scheelite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Scheelite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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