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Fluorite and Moroxite 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

3.00-3.253.13-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.