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Fluorite
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Fluorite and Pleonast Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

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

4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
MgAl2O4

Fluorite and Pleonast Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Pleonast 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 Pleonast chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Pleonast- MgAl2O4

Fluorite and Pleonast Specific Gravity

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