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Scheelite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Scheelite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Scheelite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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