Scheelite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
-
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
-9999
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Scheelite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Scheelite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.