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Scheelite and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.48-3.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaTiSiO5  

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Scheelite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.

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