Fluorite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Clinohumite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.13-3.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.