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Fluorite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.46-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.