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Scheelite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Scheelite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scheelite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scheelite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scheelite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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