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Fluorite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Fluorite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Fluorite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.