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Fluorite and Melanite 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
3.00-3.253.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.