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Fluorite

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Fluorite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Fluorite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Fluorite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.