Chlorite group and Fluorite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Chlorite group and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Chlorite group and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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