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Fluorite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
CaCO3

Fluorite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3

Fluorite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.