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Fluorite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
2.17   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
NaCl   

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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.

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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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