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Scheelite
Scheelite

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Scheelite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.9-6.33.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Scheelite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Scheelite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.