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Fluorite
Fluorite

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Clinothulite



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Fluorite and Clinothulite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4

Fluorite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Clinothulite- Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4

Fluorite and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

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