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Fluorite and Achroite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Fluorite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Achroite 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 Fluorite and Achroite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Fluorite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.