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Fluorite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.55
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.