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Fluorite and Analcime 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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