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Scheelite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.34.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scheelite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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

Scheelite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.