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Fluorite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
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Fluorite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
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Fluorite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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