Scheelite and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.