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Fluorite and Marble Physical Properties

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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

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
CaCO3

Fluorite and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Marble- CaCO3

Fluorite and Marble Specific Gravity

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