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Siderite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
5.9-6.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Siderite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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