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Fluorite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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