Canadian Ammolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Canadian Ammolite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Canadian Ammolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Canadian Ammolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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