Fluorite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Vesuvianite

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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

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

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Fluorite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.