Fluorite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Fluorite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Fluorite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Fluorite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.