Fluorite and Azurite Physical Properties

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.70-3.90

1 7.18

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

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.