Fluorite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Fluorite

Sunstone

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Fluorite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Fluorite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.