Scheelite and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
4.00-4.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Indistinct parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scheelite and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scheelite and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.