Fluorite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
6.13
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
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
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.