Scheelite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scheelite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.