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Fluorite and Larimar Physical Properties

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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
3.00-3.25
2.74-2.90
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}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.