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Fluorite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Fluorite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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