Scheelite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Scheelite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scheelite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.