Scheelite
Scheelite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaWO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 - 5 and vitreous to greasy luster.
Scheelite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaWO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 4.5 - 5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to greasy |
| Typical colors | White, yellow, orange, blue, green, brown |
| Formation | Forms in metamorphic and hydrothermal deposits, typically associated with granitic rocks. |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 4.5–5 — medium
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