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Abalone and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
CaF2  

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Abalone and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Fluorite 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 Abalone and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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