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Analcime and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.293.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2

Analcime and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Analcime and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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