Fluorite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.256.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaF₂

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fluorite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Fluorite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.