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Aragonite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaF2  

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Aragonite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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