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Fluorite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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