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Fluorite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
5.05  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
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 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.

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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.

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