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Bixbite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Bixbite 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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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.00-3.25   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
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CaF2   

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Bixbite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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