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Scheelite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.62-2.65
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
4.5-5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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.