Vesuvianite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.435.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

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

Vesuvianite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Vesuvianite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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