Scheelite
ID: 100
Scheelite
Chemical Formula
CaWO4
Hardness (Mohs)
4-5
Crystal System
Tetragonal
Streak
white
Luster
Vitreous
Diaphaneity
Transparent to Translucent
Color
Colorless, White, Pale yellow, Brownish yellow, Reddish yellow.
Crystal Habit / Mode of Occurrence
Columnar, granular, tabular or massive
Fun Facts
Scheelite fluoresces under shortwave ultraviolet light, the mineral glows a bright sky-blue.