Fluorite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Strontianite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.63-3.79

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

43.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaF₂

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fluorite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Fluorite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.