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Fluorite and Annabergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}

Mohs Hardness

42
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Fluorite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Fluorite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.