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Scheelite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaF2  

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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.

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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.

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