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Fluorite and Helenite Physical Properties

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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}
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
SiO2

Fluorite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Helenite- SiO2

Fluorite and Helenite Specific Gravity

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