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Fluorite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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