Scolecite and Scheelite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scolecite and Scheelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Scheelite 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 Scolecite and Scheelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scolecite and Scheelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.