Scheelite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
  
3.63-3.9
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Scheelite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Scheelite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.