Scheelite and Garnet Physical Properties

Scheelite

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Scheelite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Scheelite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.