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Diamond and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Diamond Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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