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Fluorite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.251.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
43.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fluorite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.