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Fluorite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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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
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
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Fluorite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.

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