Sulfur and Scheelite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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