Fluorite and Hematite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.255.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Fluorite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.