Fluorite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.97

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}

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Not Available

Fluorite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Fluorite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.