Scheelite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6
Scheelite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Scheelite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Scheelite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.