Scheelite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.35.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scheelite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Scheelite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.