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Fluorite and Starlite Physical Properties

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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
3.00-3.25
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fluorite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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