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Fluorite and Anglesite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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