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Fluorite and Scorodite Physical Properties

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
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1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
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Fluorite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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