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Amazonite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
CaF2  

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Amazonite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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