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Fluorite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.76-3.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.