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Fluorite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Fluorite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.

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