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Boleite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaF2  

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Boleite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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