Fluorite and Papagoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Imperfect in one direction
Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Papagoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fluorite and Papagoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.