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Fluorite and Gaspite Physical Properties

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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

3.00-3.253.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
MnAsO4

Fluorite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Gaspite- MnAsO4

Fluorite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.