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Fluorite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

46.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.