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Angelite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99993.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaSO4·2H2O
CaF2

Angelite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Angelite- CaSO4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Angelite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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