Scheelite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scheelite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scheelite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.