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Fluorite and Angelite 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

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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Mohs Hardness

43.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
CaSO4·2H2O

Fluorite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Angelite 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 Angelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Angelite- CaSO4·2H2O

Fluorite and Angelite Specific Gravity

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