Demantoid and Fluorite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.95

3.00-3.25

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaF₂

Demantoid and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Demantoid and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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