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Fluorite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

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
3.00-3.25
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

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

Fluorite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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