Fluorite and Richterite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Richterite

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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

3.00-3.253.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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Fluorite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.