Spodumene and Scheelite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Scheelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Scheelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Scheelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.