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Fluorite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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