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Fluorite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
MgAl2O4

Fluorite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Fluorite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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