Gaspeite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

CaF₂

Gaspeite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Fluorite 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 Gaspeite and Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Gaspeite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.