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Fluorite and Sonolite Physical Properties

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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

3.00-3.253.82-4.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

45.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fluorite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.