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Fluorite and Celestine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.90-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Mohs Hardness

43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.