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Fluorite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Fluorite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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