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Fluorite

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Fluorite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

47
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
SiO2

Fluorite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Hawks Eye- SiO2

Fluorite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity

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