Scheelite and Parisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
4.33-4.42
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Not Available
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scheelite and Parisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scheelite and Parisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.