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Scheelite and Danburite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.97-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4.5-57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.