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Scheelite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scheelite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scheelite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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