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Fluorite and Schorl 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
3.00-3.25
3.18-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fluorite and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.

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