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Fluorite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
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Fluorite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
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Fluorite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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