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Fluorite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.256.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fluorite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.