Fluorite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Wavellite

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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

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluorite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fluorite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.