Scheelite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Mimetite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.37.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

[10 1 1] Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scheelite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.