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Fluorite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fluorite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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