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Fluorite and Azurite Physical Properties

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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
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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