Scheelite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaF₂

Scheelite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Scheelite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.