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Fluorite
Fluorite

Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite



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Fluorite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Elastic

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.9-3.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect basal {001}

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
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Fluorite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -

Fluorite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.