1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.93-2.96
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references