Fluorite

Fluorite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Fluorite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.