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Fluorite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
SiO2  

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Fluorite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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