Fluorite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.