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Fluorite and Augelite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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