Scheelite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Sylvite

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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

5.9-6.31.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Scheelite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scheelite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.