Diamond and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.00-3.25
  
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
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
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
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.
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