Scheelite and Cryolite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.97
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None observed
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2.5
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scheelite and Cryolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scheelite and Cryolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.
