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Fluorite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

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
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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