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Fluorite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Fibrous

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

42.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.