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Fluorite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
4.23  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fluorite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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