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Scheelite and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scheelite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.