Fluorite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Hexagonite

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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

3.00-3.252.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 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.

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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.