Fluorite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Stichtite

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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

3.00-3.252.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.