Fluorite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Phosgenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.256.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.