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Fluorite and Verdelite Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.90-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Fluorite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Fluorite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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