Fluorite and Diamond Physical Properties

Fluorite

Diamond

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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

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

410

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Fluorite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Fluorite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.