Fluorite and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties

Fluorite

Fancy 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

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

410

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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Fluorite and Fancy Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Fancy 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 Fancy Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Fancy Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Fancy Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Fancy Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is Not Available whereas that of Fancy Diamond is Not Available.