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Flint and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99993.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

-99994
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
CaF2

Flint and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Flint- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Flint and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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