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Fluorite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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