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Fluorite and Scapolite Physical Properties


Scapolite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
2.58-2.74   

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

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Fluorite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.

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