Scheelite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Scheelite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Scheelite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.