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Fluorite
Fluorite

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Fluorite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Fluorite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Fluorite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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