Witherite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Witherite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.355.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{010} Distinct

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

Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Witherite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite 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 Witherite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Witherite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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