Scheelite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Scheelite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Scheelite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.