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Fluorite and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
C  

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Fluorite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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