Fluorite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
  
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
  
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Mohs Hardness
4
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
CaF2
  
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Fluorite and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
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Fluorite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Petoskey Stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Petoskey Stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is Not Available whereas that of Petoskey Stone is Not Available.