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Fluorite and Halite 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
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
NaCl

Fluorite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Fluorite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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