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Fluorite
Fluorite

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Fluorite and Mohawkite 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

3.00-3.25-9999
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

43-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Cu3As

Fluorite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As

Fluorite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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