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Fluorite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Al(OH)3

Fluorite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Fluorite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.