Fluorite and Nepouite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Nepouite

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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

3.00-3.253.18-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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Fluorite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.