Fluorite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.30-3.50

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}

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.