Scheelite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scheelite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.