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Fluorite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.254-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
44
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
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Fluorite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.