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Fluorite and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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.

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