Fluorite and Colemanite Physical Properties

Fluorite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.40-2.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

44.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.