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Scheelite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scheelite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.