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Wulfenite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Wulfenite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Scheelite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

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

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