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Fluorite

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Fluorite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

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}
None

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
SiO2 with dumortierite

Fluorite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Fluorite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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