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Fluorite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Effervesces in cold

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.254-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

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
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

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.