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Fluorite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

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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
3.00-3.252.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.