Fluorite and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Iddingsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.5-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Fluorite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Fluorite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.