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Amethyst and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaF2  

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Amethyst and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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