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Fluorite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.