Diamond and Fluorite Physical Properties

Diamond

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

104

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Diamond and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Diamond and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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