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Erythrite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Sectile  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CaF2  

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Erythrite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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