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Scheelite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Scheelite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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