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Elaeolite

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Elaeolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.55-2.673.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5.5-64
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al
CaF2

Elaeolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Elaeolite- Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Elaeolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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