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Fluorite and Prase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.