Fluorite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Fluorite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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