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Girasol and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaF2

Girasol and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Girasol and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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