Dendrite crystal and Fluorite Physical Properties

Dendrite crystal

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

13.00-3.25

1 7.18

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

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaF₂

Dendrite crystal and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Dendrite crystal and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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