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Fluorite and Bixbite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

47.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Fluorite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Bixbite- Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Fluorite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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