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Fluorite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.