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Fluorite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.251.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Fluorite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Fluorite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.