Fluorite and Boleite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Boleite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.255.05

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven

Cleavage

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

[001] perfect

Mohs Hardness

43-3.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fluorite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Fluorite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.