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Diaspore and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaF2

Diaspore and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Diaspore and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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