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Fluorite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Trinitite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
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Mohs Hardness
4   
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Chemical Composition
CaF2   
Not Available   

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Fluorite and Trinitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Trinitite 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 Trinitite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Trinitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Trinitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Trinitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is Not Available whereas that of Trinitite is Not Available.

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