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Fluorite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
2.72   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fluorite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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