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Goethite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaF2  

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Goethite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Fluorite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

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

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