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Fluorite and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Fluorite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Fluorite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.