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Fluorite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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
3.00-3.25
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
KAlSi3O8

Fluorite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Fluorite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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