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Fluorite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.