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Beudantite
Beudantite

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Beudantite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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

4.483.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
CaF2

Beudantite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Beudantite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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