Scheelite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Scheelite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Scheelite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.